ndirishfanRNC

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1. PCA use for pain control after c-section

   ndirishfanRNC replied to Kayla.J.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   We usually use duramorph in our spinals too with toradol Q6 for breakthrough pain. If a pt doesn't receive duramorph, we usually start the PCA at the beginning of recovery even if she is not in pain....

2. "Not allowed" to perform vaginal exams

   ndirishfanRNC replied to Kayla.J.RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I also work in a teaching hospital where nurses were discouraged from checking patients. Our attending physicians felt we were taking opportunity away from the residents. This is a skill that nursing...